Likewise, you can take a quick picture with your phone for safety. Remember to mark the location of each wire before you remove anything. On this particular car, we needed to remove four allen bolts to reach the plugs. Lay a towel over the fender before you get started to protect the paint as you will be leaning over the engine for some time. Visit your local auto parts store to buy the plugs, but if they don't have the OEM brand, they can usually cross reference a suitable replacement. Unless your car is heavily modified, sticking with original equipment spec is usually the best bet. The basic is copper, while platinum and iridium will last longer.
There are a few different types of plugs. Prior to starting the job, look at your owners manual to find the correct spec plugs for your car and engine. It seems like spark plugs last a lot longer these days, but what are the signs indicating they need to be changed? If your car has a rough idle, a decrease in performance, or if you're consuming more fuel, your spark plugs could be a likely culprit. Make sure the prop rod is securely in place or the hood struts are in good working order, so the hood doesn't fall on you during this Doing it yourself is easier than you think. Spark plugs are worn out, new ones can dramatically improve your performance.
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Watch all of ourĪutoblog Wrenched videos for more tips on how to diagnose, fix, and modify cars from professional detailer Larry Kosilla. If yours are worn out, new ones can dramatically improve your performance. Spark plugs are the heart of your car's ignition system.
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